dear pypy developers, congratulations on reaching the 1.0 release of py-py: the project you are working on is very significant and is also a major achievement that you should be proud of. [today, py-py: tomorrow, the rest of the world ... :) ] i was stunned and delighted to see the just-in-time compiler capabilities and also the mention of "virtual machines". i therefore wanted to make you aware of a project that you should consider absorbing and adapting: a Python "Microkernel" Operating System, called "cleese": http://www.jtauber.com/cleese the developers of cleese managed a proof-of-concept back in 2003 and would love to continue work on it. the concept of an entirely python-esque environment, including a development tool (e.g. http://leo.sf.net) right from the bare metal up just... absolutely tickles me pink :) and - i note on the documentation: the idea of using py-py for embedded systems. how much more "embedded" can you get if the entire OS is cut and out-the-window! good luck, l.